A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 945423 Details
Epoch: 43 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 945484 epoch_slot_no: 16684 block_no: 945378 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2018-04-30 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60efbbd50471f93c27b5eb21c0a3b281e8de28f203712fc54c055f4244232a04Block Operator
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